As the new school year approaches in Las Vegas, many parents are seeking additional support for their children during before and after school hours. Starting Tuesday, July 23, registration for the Safekey before-and-after-school program will open, offering a haven for both kids and their guardians to extend learning beyond the traditional classroom setting. Safekey, available to kindergarten through fifth-grade students, will be implemented at 63 Clark County School District schools, as reported by KTNV.
Comprehensive activities, such as physical fitness, STEAM education, crafts, and literacy programming, are at the heart of the Safekey program. According to a statement given by 8NewsNow, these activities include occasional special events that also aim to enrich students' after-school experiences. Moreover, the City has declared the option for enrollment in the Reinvent After-School Program at select Clark County School District schools, which offers similar enrichment opportunities at no cost.
The structure of Safekey requires that students be pre-enrolled and fees be prepaid, with an annual registration cost of $20 per participant, and daily session costs of $7 for the morning and $10 for the afternoon. Sandra Smith, Youth Development Coordinator for the city, stressed the program's commitment to academic and leisure support, stating, "We provide homework help and support the Clark County Library Apple Core program, which is a literacy initiative where students read. We also offer STEAM activities," reaffirming this point in her interview with KTNV.
Parents can find solace knowing that all Safekey staff undergo rigorous training and vetting by the city, with a blend of retirees and fresh high school graduates among those nurturing and supervising the students. This mix of experience and youth aids in creating a balanced and resourceful environment for the children. In facilitating payments for those families who may need it, Safekey accepts various childcare subsidy programs, like those offered by the Las Vegas Urban League and the Moapa Band of Paiutes Tribal Childcare. Details regarding registration for Safekey and the free Reinvent After-School Program can be found on the City of Las Vegas website, or for those looking to register in person, the City of Las Vegas Customer Care Center, as 8NewsNow detailed.
